Pat Simmons

Born: 11/29/1908 in Watervliet, NY, USA

Died: 7/3/1968 in Albany, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-04-18 | Final Game: 1929-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: Patrick Clement Simmons

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Biography

Pat Simmons, born in 1908, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1928 to 1929. He played primarily as a position player during a time when the sport was navigating the transition from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. Over the course of his brief Major League career, Simmons participated in 33 games, showcasing his skills at the plate with a batting average of .125. He recorded 2 hits, contributing 1 run batted in, while not hitting any home runs or stealing bases. Despite his limited statistical output, Simmons's presence in the game during this transitional period is a testament to the diverse talent that populated Major League Baseball. While his playing time was short-lived, his story reflects the experiences of many players of his era who sought to make their mark in a rapidly evolving sport. Simmons's career serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their time in the spotlight was fleeting.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	33	3	0	0	2	76.0	75	31	4	41	18	3.67	0

Career ERA 3.67 vs. league average 4.37 across their career seasons — 15.9% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1928	BOS	AL	0	2	31	3	0	0	1	69.0	69	31	38	16	4.04	4.13 (+2%)	-1655.8
1929	BOS	AL	0	0	2	0	0	0	1	7.0	6	0	3	2	0.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
33	16	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	7	0.125	0.176	0.125	0.301	0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 56.2% below league average.

Career OBP .176 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 49.3% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 69.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.301 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 60.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1928	BOS	AL	31	15	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	7	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0
1929	BOS	AL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	33	0	4	16	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1928	BOS	P	31	0	3	15	1	0
1929	BOS	P	2	0	1	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	33